Question

Lok Adalat is a mechanism for ___________.

• A. avoiding litigation
• B. dispensing speedy justice
• C. reducing speedy justice
• D. correcting the administration

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

dispensing speedy justice

Lok Adalat is one of the modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Lok Adalat Mechanism is available throughout the State through the Legal Services Authorities/Committees for amicable settlement. It is a very effective institution of alternative dispute resolution, where the cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled amicably. The decision or decree of Lok Adalat is final and binding like a civil court.